An Act relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren

This bill strengthens pesticide restrictions around Massachusetts schools and childcare facilities. It requires schools, childcare centers, and related properties (including sports fields for youth teams) to use only EPA-exempt pesticides or those listed on the National Organic Program's approved ingredients, with hardship waivers possible at the department's discretion. The law expands coverage to include all properties within 150 feet of these locations and applies to any entity hiring pesticide services, whether public or private. These changes directly affect schools, childcare providers, and pesticide applicators operating near these facilities.